Consumer confidence dropped for a third straight month in March, hitting a six-month low, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said on Friday. The consumer index of fell to 42.0 in March from 43.3 the previous month. Its survey attributed the fall to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, higher living costs and the […]
Read MoreCambodia is relatively isolated from the economic effects of the war in Ukraine, but inflation is still projected to “accelerate” in 2022, according to recent data by the Asia Development Bank. The report suggests that inflation could “average at 4.7 percent” on surging energy and oil prices caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, further […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Foreign trade growth moderated in February after country’s imports grew at a slower pace during the month, state statisticians reported Friday. The Philippines’ total external trade amounted to $15.85 billion in February, expanding 18.1% year-on-year, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed. That was slower compared to 20.3% annual growth rate recorded in […]
Read MoreThe average profit ratio that digital content firms can expect from mobile network operators is 30 percent compared with the average 70 percent rate in the rest of the world. The average profit ratio that digital content firms can expect from mobile network operators is 30 percent compared with the average 70 percent rate in […]
Read MoreLaos’ year-on-year inflation rate increased to 8.5 percent in March, the highest recorded in some years. According to information provided by the Bank of Laos, inflation has now reached a five-year high after reaching 10% in January 2016. The main drivers of inflation for Laos, which has one of the highest rates of inflation in […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE, April 8 — Jeremy Cheok has just two requirements for anyone willing to work in the restaurant he founded: Two hands and two legs. Age, he said, is not a factor. Yet, he continues to find it tough to hire workers, with even “a couple of old people” who walk by to enquire about […]
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